By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.net
It’s a week for cerebral and community-oriented pursuits in Davidson and the surrounding area, with lectures, discussions, concerts, fundraisers and the annual cleanup of Lake Norman and its shoreline.
The Davidson College Symphony Orchestra will hold the first “course” in its “Musical Meal” series of performances on Tuesday night at the Duke Family Performance Hall, while the famed Second City comedy troupe will perform at the Duke Family Performance Hall on Friday night.
The Davidson Farmer’s Market will open Saturday morning, with farmers and producers offering a variety of locally-grown and raised fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meats, flowers, herbs, plants and more.
Area Girl Scouts will be busy Saturday during the Loaves & Fishes Food Drive — they’ll be out all day collecting canned goods door-to-door for Loaves & Fishes. Donors can also drop off items at the Ada Jenkins Center.
At Davidson College this week, French intellectual Pap Ndiaye will discuss racism in France and the United States on Monday, Vietnamese cartoonist and author G.B. Tran will discuss his work on Tuesday night, Hakim Mirza Ilyas al-Shirazi al-Kashani will talk about traditional Islamic healing techniques and medicine on Wednesday, Dr. Glen Wensley will speak about “One Possible Use for a Chemistry Degree” on Friday, and Kristie Middleton will talk about the Humane Society of the United States on Sunday.
Volunteers are still being sought for the 25th-annual Big Sweep, which begins Saturday morning at points along the shores — and even the islands — of Lake Norman. Come help keep North Carolina’s largest body of water — and the source of the region’s drinking water — clean.
Still need your sports fix? Hough High School’s football team plays nearby rival North Mecklenburg on Friday night, Davidson College’s women’s soccer team hosts Elon at Richardson Stadium on Friday night, and the Wildcats’ men’s tennis team hosts the Jeff Frank Invitational tournament all day Friday and Saturday. And let’s not forget the Amazing Maize Maze, which is open Friday through Sunday at the Rural Hill Farm.
These events and more below, or in our day-by-day calendar at right. Also, at right on this page, see our movie show times listings for Our Town Cinemas.
MONDAY, SEPT. 26
Hough HS-Bailey MS Spirit Night, afternoon, Jason’s Deli, 16639 Birkdale Commons, Suite 120, Huntersville. The restaurant will donate 10 percent of all receipts from meals purchased by Hough High School or Bailey Middle School students to the school’s band programs. Information: www.houghhsband.org, or call 704-920-9714.
ReadDavidson lecture, 2 p.m., The Pines at Davidson, 400 Avinger Lane, Davidson. Come hear professor emeritus Tony Abbott’s animated perspective on the wonderful characters in “The Help.”
Davidson Planning Board, 7 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Davidson Planning Board monthly meeting. Agenda includes discussion of proposed amendments to rural planning area section of the planning ordinance. Full agenda on the town website.
Racism lecture, 7:30 p.m., Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room, Davidson College, Davidson. A presentation by French intellectual Pap Ndiaye. Ndiaye focuses his research on Black Studies, and will discuss racism in France and the U.S. Free. Info: 704-894-2170.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 27
Davidson Town Hall, 6 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Davidson Town Board monthly work session. Includes discussion of the town’s recently announced grant from the Centers for Disease Control, a new park and recreation user fee policy, parks and recreation “site” discussion, I-77 High Occupancy Toll Lanes, and a closed session for a personnel matter. Agenda on the town website.
Davidson College Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27, Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. Mixed Greens, the first course of the DCSO’s Musical Meal. Admission is free. Information: www.davidson.edu.
Art and literature lecture, 7:30 p.m., Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room, Davidson College, Davidson. A presentation by cartoonist and author G.B. Tran, author of the graphic memoir “VIETNAMERICA,” which depicts his family’s escape from the Vietnam War and reinvention as refugees in the U.S. Free. Info: 704-894-2254.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28
North Meck Rotary Club, 12 p.m., The Peninsula Club, 19101 Peninsula Club Drive, Cornelius. Weekly meeting will feature a presentation by Davidson College athletics director Jim Murphy on “College Athletics: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” Details: www.northmeckrotary.org.
Traditonal Islamic Medicine Lecture, 7 p.m., Semans Auditorium, Visual Arts Center, Davidson College, Davidson. Lecture by Hakim Mirza Ilyas al-Shirazi al-Kashani on traditional Islamic healing and medical techniques. Hakim Ilyas is the founder of Circle of One, a center for traditional medicine, and is project leader for al-Shafi.org, a resource for traditional Islamic healing and medicine. In addition to these responsibilities, Hakim Ilyas also serves as associate executive director of the Park 51 Islamic Center’s Wellness Center in New York City. The event is free and open to the public.
ReadDavidson Discussion, 7 p.m., Davidson Presbyterian Church, 116 Depot St., Davidson. Panel discussion led by the Beloved Community, a book club melding members of the Davidson Presbyterian Church and Davidson College Presbyterian Church. The panel will discuss “The Help” and share some personal memories and experiences from the past in Davidson.
Live music at Flation Kitchen, 8-10 p.m., Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse, 215 S. Main St., Davidson. Live acoustic music with mandolinist Michael Orlando, guitarist Billy Jones and banjo player Jim Ashton.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 29
Green Drinks Lake Norman, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Campania Cafe, 416 S. Main St., Davidson. Alex Castro from Lime Energy, which recently moved its headquarters Huntersville, will speak at the monthly Green Drinks Lake Norman meet-up. He’ll discuss how companies are transforming traditional energy costs into a competitive advantage. Sponsored by PiES green business incubator. www.pies-northcarolina.org.
Theology on Tap, 5;30 p.m., Conference Room, Davidson Village Inn, 117 Depot St., Davidson. Dr. Doug Ottati and Dr. Matt Samson from Davidson College lead the group in God Talk in an informal setting. Join us for discussions every Thursday through Nov. 17. Bring your own beverage for an hour of lively debate and questions. Open to all.
Centering Prayer Retreat, 7:30-9 p.m., Sprinkle Room, Davidson College, Davidson. Fr. William Meninger will be facilitating a Centering Prayer Retreat. The event is free and open to the public.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 30
Jeff Frank Invitational, all day Sept. 30-Oct. 1, Covington Tennis Center, Davidson College, Davidson. The Wildcats’ men’s tennis team hosts some of the region’s top college tennis players in a two-day tournament. Admission is free.
Amazing Maize Maze, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Rural Hill Farm, Neck Road, Huntersville. The Amazing Maize Maze is an outdoor challenge in a 7-acre cornfield. Find your way out by following clues and assembling pieces of a map puzzle. Open Fridays to Sundays through Nov. 13. Friday night flashlight mazes Sept. 30 to Nov. 4 (till 8:30 p.m.). Food and drink available. $10 for ages 13 and up, $7 for kids 5-12. Info: www.ruralhill.net.
Chemistry lecture, 2:30 p.m., Room B25 of Martin Chemical Laboratory, Davidson College, Davidson. Dr.Glen Wensley, director of research and development at Celgard, will speak about “One Possible Use for a Chemistry Degree.” Light refreshments offered. Free. Info: 704-896-2306.
Davidson women’s soccer vs. Elon, 7 p.m., Richardson Stadium, Davidson College, Davidson. The Wildcats host Elon in a Southern Conference match.
Hough High football at North Mecklenburg, 7 p.m., North Mecklenburg High School, Huntersville. The Huskies face nearby rival North Mecklenburg.
Second City comedy troupe, 8 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. Davidson College invites the public to an Artist Series performance by the Second City comedy troupe. General admission tickets are $20. For reservations and more information call 704-894-2135 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, or visit www.davidson.edu/tickets.
SATURDAY, OCT. 1
Jeff Frank Invitational, all day Sept. 30-Oct. 1, Covington Tennis Center, Davidson College, Davidson. The Wildcats’ men’s tennis team hosts some of the region’s top college tennis players in a two-day tournament. Admission is free.
Davidson Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, Main and Jackson Streets, Davidson. Weekly gathering of local farmers and producers including growers of certified organic, naturally grown and conventionally grown fruits and vegetables, grass-fed beef, pastured pork and free range chicken and ostrich, free-range chicken eggs, fresh baked goods, prepared foods, fresh cut flowers, herbs, plants and more. Information: Call 704-400-0880 or visit www.DavidsonFarmersMarket.org.
Loaves & Fishes Food Drive, 9 a.m., Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St., Davidson. Girl Scout troops in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville will be out all day collecting canned goods door-to-door for Loaves & Fishes. The Ada Jenkins Center will serve as a drop-off point from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for those wishing to make donations. Food collected will be used to fill the Loaves & Fishes food pantries at the Ada Jenkins Center and Huntersville United Methodist Church. Details: Call 704-523-4333 or visit www.loavesandfishes.org.
Big Sweep, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Lake Norman. Volunteers are sought to participate in the 25th-annual Big Sweep, a one-day clean up of creeks, streams and lakes in Mecklenburg County. Individuals or groups can volunteer by calling Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services at 311 or by visiting www.charmeck.org.
Amazing Maize Maze, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Rural Hill Farm, Neck Road, Huntersville. The Amazing Maize Maze is an outdoor challenge in a 7-acre cornfield. Find your way out by following clues and assembling pieces of a map puzzle. Open Fridays to Sundays through Nov. 13. Friday night flashlight mazes Sept. 30 to Nov. 4 (till 8:30 p.m.). Food and drink available. $10 for ages 13 and up, $7 for kids 5-12. Info: www.ruralhill.net.
Wine Spectacular, 7 p.m., Havana Social Club, 8325 Copley Road, Cornelius. Join the Rotary Club of Lake Norman-Huntersville for the 14th-annual Wine Spectacular. This year’s event features fine wines, a live and silent auction and the famous champagne-diamond reverse raffle. New to the Wine Spectacular this year will be a “man cave” with beverages and cigars. Tickets are $75 per person, and can be purchased at Black Lion in Huntersville or online at www.lakenormanrotary.org. For more information, call 704-765-1196, email lnrotary@gmail.com, or visit www.lakenormanrotary.org.
SUNDAY, OCT. 2
Crisis in the Horn of Africa, 9:45 a.m., Jetton Hall, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, corner of Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson. The church will celebrate World Communion Sunday with a lecture by Dr. Ken Menkhaus, professor of political science at Davidson College. Dr. Menkhaus is an expert on Somalia, having taught for two years at the American University in Cairo, and in the early 90’s, he served as special political advisor in the UN Operation in Somalia. Dr. Menkhaus is on leave this semester studying the famine and has just returned from the area of crisis. Admission is free and open to the public. Information: Call 704-892-5641.
DCPC Covenant Class discussion, 9:45 a.m. Oct. 2, Room B, Congregation House, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, corner of Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson. DCPC’s Covenant Class meets weekly in a seminar-style class discussing current issues of theology and faith. This week, Dr. Lance Stell, director of Davidson College’s Medical Humanities program and a clinical professor of medicine at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, will lead a discussion entitled “Ethical Issues in Drug Development and Marketing.” Information: Call 704-892-5641.
Amazing Maize Maze, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Rural Hill Farm, Neck Road, Huntersville. The Amazing Maize Maze is an outdoor challenge in a 7-acre cornfield. Find your way out by following clues and assembling pieces of a map puzzle. Open Fridays to Sundays through Nov. 13. Friday night flashlight mazes Sept. 30 to Nov. 4 (till 8:30 p.m.). Food and drink available. $10 for ages 13 and up, $7 for kids 5-12. Info: www.ruralhill.net.
Animal Rights Lecture, 7 p.m., Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union, Davidson College, Davidson. Davidson College invites the public to a lecture by Kristie Middleton, the Humane Society of the United States’ manager of corporate policy and supply chain strategy. She will speak about “The Animals We Eat: Improving the Quality of Their Lives.” There is no charge to attend the talk. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 704-894-2095.
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